Kentucky State

Taylor County, KY

Columbus, OH

The Independent

 The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply's president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts.The resignation demand emerged as Tractor Supply, which sells products ranging from farming equipment to pet supplies, faces a deepening backlash over its decision, which itself came after conservative activists spoke out against the company's work to be more socially inclusive and to curb climate change. In a public announcement last week, the company said it would eliminate all of its diversity, equity and inclusion roles,...

Black farmers' association calls for Tractor Supply CEO's resignation after company cuts DEI efforts

(Source – Honeywell) Tractor Supply Co., a prominent American home-improvement store, announced significant policy changes on Thursday, igniting a nationwide debate. The company declared it would cease supporting Pride celebrations, abandon its carbon emission goals, and redirect its resources toward other areas. “We have heard from customers that we...

Tractor Supply Co. Faces Backlash Over Policy Changes

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The number of insured unemployed individuals increased by 26,000 to 1,858,000, in the week ending June 29, the highest level since November 2021.
                Seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims reached 238,000, marking an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 234,000.
                These numbers were higher than expected, according to the Department of Labor, and are signs of a slowing job market.
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Unemployment insurance claims continue to rise

Let us reflect on our nation’s remarkable journey, which started as a country that sought freedom from British oppression over 4,000 miles away. Our nation’s founders, driven by enlightened thought, fought tirelessly for the most extraordinary human experiment in self-governance the world has ever known. Today, our men and women in the armed forces continue to serve with unwavering dedication to maintain this precious gift.

Happy Fourth of July

The National Black Farmers Association on Tuesday called on Tractor Supply President and CEO Hal Lawton to resign, following the retailer’s decision last week to nix its diversity and climate goals. On Thursday, the retailer announced it will eliminate all its diversity, equity and inclusion roles, withdraw its carbon-emission...

Black farmers call on Tractor Supply CEO to resign following diversity about-face

Connecticut State

New Haven, CT

Organizers record Luis Luna, a manager with the HUSKY 4 Immigrants Coalition, during a rally at the Capitol on April 18, 2024. The group held a rally on July 1, 2024 to celebrate the expansion of HUSKY-like coverage for immigrants. CREDIT: KAITLYN POHLY / CT MIRROR. Advocates, legislators and residents...

As CT HUSKY for immigrants expands, advocates push for more

Massachusetts State

BOSTON – The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed an economic development bill designed to support life sciences, clean energy technology, and manufacturing industries. Passed 155-2 by the House, the bill would authorize $3.40 billion in bonds, with an extra $700 million in tax credits. It will need to...

House passes $3.4 billion economic development bill plus another $700 million in tax credits

Colorado State

A new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that marijuana legalization may actually increase job opportunities. This counters marijuana prohibitionist claims that it harms the workforce. Researchers explored the impact of recreational marijuana legalization (RML) on employment and wages, comparing states with and without legalization. If prohibitionist claims were accurate, the study would have shown significant negative impacts on the economy and workforce. However, the study found no such evidence. Instead, RML is linked to small employment increases in the agricultural sector, especially in states like California, Colorado, and Oregon. The study also noted modest employment gains for Hispanics and people over 30. These findings align with previous research, including a 2021 study that associated legalization with higher workforce productivity and fewer workplace injuries.

Marijuana Legalization Boosts Job Opportunities In Agricultural

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

The Better Business Bureau has released a list of hot topics, including warnings about local scams and ways to ensure people are less likely to fall victim to them. 1. BBB received a report from a local consumer of an elaborate employment scam on Facebook that cost the consumer over $5,000. BBB warns consumers to be wary of any online job opportunity that appears too good to be true, and that requires the consumer to pay money in order to receive money.

BBB Warns of Popular Local Scams and Gives Steps to Ensure Safety

Georgia State

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Buford, GA

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

We are often eager to share our success with our loved ones. Some are self-obsessed with their achievements while others allow people to share their experiences. Yet, some zodiac signs are naturally humble. You won’t hear them bragging about what they did to people in their circles or despising them.

5 Most Humble Zodiac Signs

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Oregon State

The Valley Times

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public comment on a proposal to adjust the ranges of rates that parks can charge for camping and other facilities in state parks starting in summer 2025.
                Parks officials say regular adjustments to rate ranges are necessary to respond to increases in utility costs, operations and maintenance needs, plus inflation. Currently the rate range for tent campsites, for example, is $17 to $22 per night (plus any local lodging taxes). Rates vary by park and season. The proposal...

Oregon Parks seeks public comment on proposed adjustments to rates charged to visitors

A pair of migrant families with children living in a homeless encampment in Denver are trying to raise money to buy two trailers with working bathrooms and kitchens, according to Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND.

Denver homeless migrant families with children want to buy trailers

This week we celebrate Independence Day, which is also commonly known as the Fourth of July. It’s a federal holiday commemorating America’s independence from the British Empire, which over the past 250 years has maintained a public display of pride and patriotism. This past Sunday at church we...

COLUMN: Remembering the cost of our independence

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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Tourism boosts local economy

Kentucky tourism had a record year in 2023 and Taylor County played a big part in the $13.8 billion...

Tourism boosts local economy

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